How to choose Yingde black tea?

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Also called "British-German black tea," the price ranges from tens to hundreds, yet the taste, aroma, and ingredients vary drastically.
1. Look at the dry tea leaves: Genuine Yinghong No. 9 features the distinctive "golden down."
The tea leaves are slender, tightly rolled, uniform, and clean
The leaves are dark, glossy, and covered with fine golden tea hairs
No residue, no old leaves, no coarse stems
Remember this: The golden tips of Yinghong No. 9 are naturally present on the buds, not sprinkled on.
2. Observe the tea liquor: High-quality tea must be "clear and amber in color."
The recommended water temperature for brewing is 80°C for optimal results.
Golden, translucent, clean, and clear
Glistening like amber
Clear and bright, neither dull nor turbid

3. Smell the aroma: Natural tea fragrance ≠ Essence tea fragrance  
Natural honey fragrance, subtle floral and fruity notes, sweet aroma of sweet potatoes
The fragrance is gentle, clean, and not overpowering
The cold cup still carries a lingering fragrance, growing more delightful with each sip
True British and German black tea: The fragrance lies in the water, not on the surface.
4. Taste the flavor: A good cup of tea must be "smooth and sweet aftertaste."
The entrance is smooth and gentle, neither bitter nor astringent
The tea tangyuan is smooth and distinctly sweet
After swallowing, a lingering sweetness lingers in the throat
Cold drinking is not sour, and overnight it doesn't taste strange